Lee Dong-wook suffers privacy invasion as agency vows strong action

Actor Lee Dong-wook / Captured from his Instagram

Actor Lee Dong-wook’s agency has vowed strong legal action after the actor suffered repeated invasions of privacy by overzealous fans.

His agency, King Kong by Starship, issued a statement through its official social media Tuesday, condemning recent incidents.

“There have been cases of individuals visiting Lee’s residence and private spaces without permission, attempting to contact him and leaving inappropriate letters,” the agency said.

It said that it will take “strict legal measures” against all forms of privacy violations, including unauthorized visits, stalking, tracking his schedule and leaking personal information.

It also warned against similar behavior during Lee’s overseas activities. “Obtaining flight information through unlawful means or attempting to approach the artist by boarding the same flight will be considered a violation of privacy and will face legal consequences,” it said.

“The safety and well-being of our artist are our top priorities,” the agency added, urging fans to respect Lee’s personal boundaries.

Celebrity privacy violations have long been a recurring issue in Korea. Super Junior’s Kim Hee-chul once revealed that some fans had broken into his lodging and even posted photos from inside on social media, while JYJ’s Kim Jae-joong said he once received photos of his empty home, including his bedroom and bathroom, taken without permission.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.